The culture of the Isle of Man is influenced by its Celtic and, to a lesser extent, its Norse origins, though its close proximity to the United Kingdom...
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The Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin [ˈmanɪnʲ], also Ellan Vannin [ˈɛlʲan ˈvanɪnʲ]) or Mann (/mæn/ man), is a self-governing British Crown Dependency in the...
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The music of the Isle of Man reflects Celtic, Norse and other influences, including those from its neighbours, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. The...
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Manx language (redirect from Gaelic language of the Isle of Man)
of the Manx people. Although few children native to the Isle of Man speak Manx as a first language, there has been a steady increase in the number of speakers...
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The main language of the Isle of Man is English, predominantly the Manx English dialect. Manx, the historical language of the island, is still maintained...
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number of transport services around the Isle of Man, mostly consisting of paved roads, public transport, rail services, sea ports and an airport. The island...
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The flag of the Isle of Man (Manx: brattagh Vannin) is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been...
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list is of fatal crashes on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT races, Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races. The TT Course...
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Manx people (redirect from People of the Isle of Man)
The Manx (/mæŋks/ manks; Manx: ny Manninee) are an ethnic group originating on the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea in Northern Europe. They belong to the...
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Isle of Man: Isle of Man – self-governing British Crown dependency located...
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Isle of Man Airport (Manx: Purt Aer Vannin, also known as Ronaldsway Airport) (IATA: IOM, ICAO: EGNS) is the main civilian airport on the Isle of Man...
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in the Isle of Man, geographically within the historical parish of Malew but administered separately. Lying at the south of the island, it was the Manx...
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one of the six sheadings of the Isle of Man. It is located on the west of the island (part of the traditional North Side division) and consists of the three...
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The Isle of Man Government (Manx: Reiltys Ellan Vannin) is the government of the Isle of Man. The formal head of the Isle of Man Government is the Lieutenant...
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coastal town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the Island after Douglas. Its population is 8,288 according to the 2021 Census...
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The Council of Ministers (Manx: Coonseil ny Shirveishee; often abbreviated informally to "CoMin") is the principal executive organ of the Isle of Man...
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The Isle of Man had become physically separated from Great Britain and Ireland by 6500 BC. It appears that colonisation took place by sea sometime during...
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Symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man is a list of the national symbols of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries...
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The Isle of Man Railway (IMR) (Manx: Raad Yiarn Vannin) is a narrow gauge steam-operated railway connecting Douglas with Castletown and Port Erin in the...
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This is a list of notable festivals and events in the Isle of Man. Hop-tu-Naa Tourist Trophy (TT) Mananan International Festivals Wikimedia Commons has...
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The coat of arms of the Isle of Man, blazoned Gules three legs in armour flexed at the knee and conjoined at the thigh, all proper, garnished and spurred...
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The history of the Jews in the Isle of Man goes back to at least the early 19th century. The Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin [ˈmanɪnʲ], also Ellan Vannin [ˈɛlʲan...
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Education in the Isle of Man is compulsory for children aged between 5 and 16. As a Crown dependency the Isle of Man parliament and government have competence...
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lived on the Isle of Man. Other scenes were shot at British International Pictures' Elstree Studios, to which Caine was invited to observe. The director...
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Gef (redirect from Gef the Talking Mongoose)
Gap near the hamlet of Dalby on the Isle of Man. The story was given extensive coverage by the tabloid press in Britain in the early 1930s. The Irvings'...
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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited (abbreviated to IoMSPCo or, locally, The Steam Packet (Manx: Phaggad Bree Ellan Vannin) is the oldest continuously...
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The Lord of Mann (Manx: Çhiarn Vannin) is the lord proprietor and head of state of the Isle of Man, currently King Charles III. Before 1504, the title...
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Sleih beggey (category Culture of the Isle of Man)
ISBN 9781108079082. Moore, Arthur (1891). Folk-Lore of the Isle of Man. Koch, John (15 March 2006). Celtic Culture - A historical Encyclopedia. Vol. 4. ABC-CLIO...
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Purt ny h-Inshey 'port of the Island') is a seaside town and small fishing port in the Isle of Man, in the historic parish of German but administered...
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The Department of Community, Culture and Leisure (often abbreviated to DCCL) was one of nine departments of the Isle of Man Government. It was created...
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